Achankovil Sastha Temple — Kollam | AllMandir
Where is Achankovil Sastha Temple? Achankovil Sastha Temple is a Hindu mandir in Mekkara - Achencovil Road, Kollam, Kerala.
Location: Mekkara - Achencovil Road, Kollam, Kerala
Address: Mekkara - Achencovil Road
Visiting this temple
Where is Achankovil Sastha Temple? Achankovil Sastha Temple is a Hindu mandir in Mekkara - Achencovil Road, Kollam, Kerala. Visiting Achankovil Sastha Temple: plan darshan during published temple hours when available. This mandir serves the local Hindu community in Mekkara - Achencovil Road, Kollam, Kerala. Use AllMandir for the map, driving directions, and to compare nearby mandirs before you travel. Published darshan hours are not on file yet for Achankovil Sastha Temple. Check the temple’s phone line or social pages before you leave, especially on weekends and festival dates. The mandir sits in Mekkara - Achencovil Road near Kollam. If you are new to the area, open the directions link for turn-by-turn routing and parking hints from your map app. For tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, and festival dates while you are in Kollam, open the Kollam panchang on AllMandir (/panchang/kollam-district-kerala-in). Panchang follows your saved city and regional calendar edition in the app. AllMandir is a free directory: temple photos when shared, heritage notes for famous pilgrimage sites, festival calendars, and member sign-in for saved mandir and comments. Report corrections from the temple page so the listing stays accurate for the next visitor. Achankovil Sastha Temple is listed with address and map data when available. Bring modest dress suitable for a mandir, follow local customs for footwear and photography, and allow extra time for security or prasad queues on busy days.
History & significance
The Achankovil Sastha Temple is a Hindu temple located near the banks of the Achankovil River in the Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is one of the five important temples dedicated to Shasta in Kerala, the others being Kulathupuzha, Aryankavu, Sabarimala and Kanthamala. The idol in the temple is believed to have been consecrated by Parashurama. The temple is known for curing poisonous snakebites. The Travancore Devaswom Board administers the temple.
Temple questions
Where is Achankovil Sastha Temple?
Achankovil Sastha Temple is a Hindu mandir in Mekkara - Achencovil Road, Kollam, Kerala.
What are Achankovil Sastha Temple darshan timings?
Check Achankovil Sastha Temple darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.
How do I reach Achankovil Sastha Temple?
Achankovil Sastha Temple is in Mekkara - Achencovil Road, Kollam, Kerala (Mekkara - Achencovil Road). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.
